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5 Islands Day Trip around Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan by Sangthong Tours

Snorkeling trip around koh tao.

• Hike to the beautiful viewpoint on Koh Nangyuan
• Snorkel on coral reef at Japanese Reef Garden
• Explore Mango Bay, Ao Hin Wong, Aow Luek and Shark Bay
• Enjoy an authentic Thai style buffet lunch onboard
• Relax on fabulous beaches and swim in turquoise waters

What can you expect

Start the trip with a pickup service from your hotel lobby and get driven to Mae Haad Pier where you will meet the crew of Sangthong Tours. After a quick health check, board the modified fishing cutter and chug to the first snorkel spot at Koh Nangyuan off Koh Tao’s northwest coast.

Walk on the iconic beach that links the group of three islands of Koh Nangyuan together, and climb up to the viewpoint on the peak of the highest of the three islands. There are a few separate swimming areas with tropical fish, including Japanese Garden as the best snorkeling spot and others where you can just chill out and relax.

Head over to Mango Bay while enjoying a Thai style buffet lunch on board. The bay is named after many mango trees that once grew on this part of Koh Tao in abundance. The magnificent Mango Bay shines with turquoise green and beautiful waters that are full of marine life. Due to shallows off the beach and the sandy seafloor that gives the water a beautiful turquoise green hue, Mango Bay is a go-to destination for snorkel activities.

Continue to Hin Wong Bay located on the east coast of Koh Tao surrounded by big boulders. There are several underwater pinnacles covered in fertile coral, anemones and many kinds of fish that can be seen here. The water here is incredibly clear and you may be lucky enough to see great schools of sardines being chased by hungry trevally in water less than a metre deep.

The next stop is at Aow Luek which is named for its deep, concave shape as well as the depth of the water which makes it good for snorkeling even at very low tide. Expect a stunning scenery with white sandy beach and water varying shades of blue, and Shark Island in the background.

Before returning to the pier, make a stop at Shark Bay where you can swim alongside the many blacktip reef sharks or the sea turtles that come there each day.

• 09:00 - 09:30: Hotel pickup on Koh Tao
• 09:30 - 10:00: Meet the boat crew of Sangthong Tours at Mae Haad Pier
• 10:00 - 10:30: Depart by a modified fish cutter to Nangyuan Island
• 10:30 - 10:45: Climb up to the viewpoint
• 10:45 - 11:30: Relax and swim at beautiful white sand beaches
• 11:30 - 12:00: Free time for snorkeling at Japanese Reef Garden
• 12:00 - 13:00: Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch on board while cruising to Koh Tao
• 13:00 - 14:00: Snorkel in turquoise green and beautiful waters at Mango Bay
• 14:00 - 15:00: Swim in Hin Wong Bay with colorful fish
• 15:00 - 16:00: Discover magnificent marine life in Aow Luek
• 16:00 - 16:30: Spot dolphins and sharks in Shark Bay
• 16:30 - 17:00: Head back to Mae Haad Pier
• 17:00 - 17:30: Transfer back to your hotel
• * The tour program is subject to change due to weather conditions
• Hotel round-trip transfer
• Drinking water, coffee, tea & fresh fruits
• Thai style buffet lunch
• Snorkeling equipment
• Life jacket
• Get free underwater photos
• Professional English speaking guide
• Basic accident insurance
• Bring a dry bag, towel, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and a camera.
• Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
• This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years, people over 70 years or people with back or neck problems.
• Adult entrance fee applies to children with a height of over 120cm.
• There is a minimum of 6 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.

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Price breakdown

• To guarantee a booking, book no later than 12 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
• Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
• You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the activity costs minus payment fees (if no other custom cancellation policy is stated under 'Important to Know'). Read our Terms & Conditions .

Places of Interest

There is an entrance fee for 'Koh Nang Yuan' of 250 THB per adult and 120 THB per child to be paid! These fees are to help park rangers keep the park and wildlife protected and clean so we can enjoy the natural beauty.

You can choose to pay the fees now or on the day of the trip.

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